Under Lock and Key

You don't always go looking for a new love. Sometimes they just find you. Last fall, I saw these cage boots on the YSL runway and thought they were interesting. But over time they have continued to grow on me and my love for them grew as well. I said I wanted more graphic edgy shoes...

well, I think these fit the bill.





They are even more structural and Eiffel Tower-like than the Jil Sanders heels I was denied.

I. Love. This. Heel.

When they were shown on the runway, they were paired some some amazing classic and artfully draped styles that contrast with the graphic nature of the boot.

I love this. A slouchy dress that you could almost mimic with a big sweatshirt and jersey fabric skirt.

And the simple knit top and pencil skirt in a very class taupe.

If I do get these boots (ohhhh... I'm so tempted!) they will be a great conterpoint to my simple styles.

Macarons on my Mind

Over on Bubblegum Plastic I was talking about the new Laduree charms which got me to thinking about macarons which got me daydreaming about the gorgeous colors and flavors....



...which led me to all the gorgeous Spring and Resort pumps on Neiman Marcus. Sigh!



These are (from left to right) Sergio Rossi, Louboutin, Manolo and Dior.

But my favorites are these Dolce and Gabbanas that I talked about back in October.



They're available now on NM's site. Since I can't get them, I may just have to see if I can get some actual macarons shipped to me!